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Driving from Ouro Preto to Diamantina

Short answer

From Ouro Preto to Diamantina it is about 386 km and 5 h 30 min of driving. In a car that gets 11 km/L, with gas at R$ 6.20/L, fuel costs about R$ 218 and tolls about R$ 20: in total, about R$ 238 one way (R$ 475 round trip).

Amounts are in Brazilian reais (R$), with no conversion to another currency. Gas uses the reference price from the ANP, Brazil's National Petroleum Agency.
Sources: ANP (fuel) · OpenStreetMap (route) · updated on October 19, 2026
Distance
386 km
Average time
5 h 30 min
Fuel
R$ 218
Tolls
R$ 20
Calculate with your car
Total one way: R$ 238 · R$ 475 round trip
+ accommodation in Diamantina: average nightly rate of about R$ 400. Book before you leave See hotels on Booking →

Estimate covers fuel and tolls only, not parking, food or wear on the car. Distance and time calculated on OpenStreetMap; the gas price is a reference price (ANP).

Where to stay

Hotels in Diamantina

With 5 h 30 min of driving, it is a good idea to arrive with your hotel already booked: the average nightly rate in Diamantina is around R$ 400. If you are driving, confirm that the hotel has parking before you book.

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Rates change with the dates: confirm the price on Booking.com.

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Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions about the trip to Diamantina

How much does it cost to drive from Ouro Preto to Diamantina?

From Ouro Preto to Diamantina it is about 386 km and 5 h 30 min of driving. In a car that gets 11 km/L, with gas at R$ 6.20/L, fuel costs about R$ 218 and tolls about R$ 20: in total, about R$ 238 one way (R$ 475 round trip).

How long does the drive from Ouro Preto to Diamantina take?

It takes roughly 5 h 30 min by car to cover the 386 km, not counting stops. On public holidays and high-season weekends, the time can increase considerably because of traffic leaving and arriving.

Are there tolls on the way from Ouro Preto to Diamantina?

Yes. The route adds up to about R$ 20 in tolls each way. The amount can vary with the vehicle category and with rate adjustments by the toll road operators.

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